﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>OCC Forums » Cruising Information » Cruising Reports &amp; Plans » Pacific  » Oceans Watch calling all cruisers for assistance</title><generator>InstantForum 2017-1 Final</generator><description>OCC Forums</description><link>https://occforum.azurewebsites.net/</link><webMaster>OCC Forums</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:33:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Oceans Watch calling all cruisers for assistance</title><link>https://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost784.aspx</link><description>This from Chris Bone at Oceans Watch:

Attention cruisers in the SW Pacific this season. OceansWatch is developing a "citizens science" surveying system for sailors to help scientists monitor anthropogenic (pollution, climate change etc) effects on coral reefs around the world. Cruisers are in a unique position to help. We would like your help to work with us on testing these surveying systems. Thanks, i can be contacted directly on chris @ oceanswatch.org

Also:
Catamaran loan wanted. OceansWatch is looking to borrow a 40-70 ' sailing catamaran to expand it 's marine conservation, climate change, education and sustainable livelihood projects in the SW Pacific. Yachts will be cared for by a professional skipper. Contact MD Chris Bone by email, chris @ oceanswatch.org. Thanks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:32:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DariaBlackwell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>